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TSU 130

1989 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 425cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,501 mi
Last recorded99,501 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSU 130
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine425cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,501 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Jun 2024 39,138 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 39,138 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023
Fail 23 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 988,856 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 988,856 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021
Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,431 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X 2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play And slight free play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?

Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
7,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,227
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,796
fog lamp not working 3,473
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,198
position lamp(s) not working 2,853
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TSU 130 is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 425cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 57,090 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen 2CV fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSU 130, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen 2CV typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSU 130 registered?

TSU 130 is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 July 1989.

Is TSU 130 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSU 130 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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